Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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